ADVLife.us

What Is ADV Life?

ADV Life is brought to you by RawHyde to provide a point of connection to 3 important areas of what we call "Adventure Riding". These three things are the essence of what all riders need to enjoy their motorcycles more. So here on our website you'll find a resource guide to help you equip both yourself and your bike for the adventures ahead as well as things to do and fellow riders to share your adventures with.

Start exploring the website with the "Community" tab. One of the most common complaints we've heard from adventure bike owners is that they don't have many friends with the same type of motorcycle, thus its hard to find like minded folks to go riding with. BMW and RawHyde are working together to solve that. Here you'll find over 60 enthusiastic "groups" of riders scattered across the country. These communities are connected through Facebook and you'll find a ton of riders offering "things to do" in their areas. It's simple; just become a friend of the Facebook page and you'll be connected to all the rides and events that are being hosted in that area. This program is still growing and new communities of riders are being created every month. If you don't find a community near you contact us and maybe we work together to build one.

To add to your fun, you'll find that all the companies that are part of this ADV life program are involved in promoting events that are specifically "Adventure" oriented. Click on the "Event Calendar" tab to learn more about sponsored events around the country. Another common complaint is that there are not enough "Adventure oriented events". All the usual rallies are geared toward beer drinking and "hanging out" and most dual sport rides are for "dirt bikes" - so here you'll find many events that are tailored specifically to you - the "Adventure Rider"

AND to make sure that you and your bike return safely from your travels - You'll find links for everything you need to equip yourself and your motorcycle. The goal for this section of the website is simple. We want to make it easy for you to educate yourself about the broad range of products and services that are available to you as an Adventure Motorcycle owner. We also want you to see that most of the Companies that are represented here are owned and operated by folks that are as passionate about our "sport" as you are. Many of the products shown came about because the owner was taking his own adventure somewhere and found a need. You'll have the chance to learn how these companies came to be and hopefully you'll learn some things in the process.

ADV Life is just getting started but our plan is to provide you with an ongoing and increasing reference resource about all things adventure related. Soon you'll find a much broader base of information, but for the moment you'll find a good cross section of the merchandise and services that are available which in-turn will allow you enjoy your Adventure Bike more completely. From hard parts to riding gear, training and tours, adventure oriented magazines, clubs, and more – it's all right here.

For a better understanding of how this site came about, just click the video link above for a more complete introduction to ADV life. Thanks for checking us out.

ADV Life Defined

The definition of Adventure Riding is exploring the world beyond the the point where the pavement ends and the definition of ADV Life is, to be prepared well enough to safely enjoy the journey.

Anyone can take any motorcycle and ride the main paved roads of the world and call it an adventure. BUT – there is so much more to see and do! Experienced travelers know that most big cities are all the same. You can find McDonalds in every big city in the world. You'll see the same cars, the same type of buildings, same brands being advertised and you can sleep in a Holiday Inn or Marriot in nearly every country. If you are honest with yourself, is that really an adventure?

Real adventure comes when you break out of your comfort zone, yet you also know you are prepared and capable of dealing with what comes your way. It is possible to be confident… and still out of your comfort zone.

Consider this: in Death Valley, California, a small paved road can take you to Dante's View which is a fantastic viewpoint overlooking the valley; buses come in and out in droves – hundreds of tourists a day enjoy this special place. OR – for an equally amazing view without the tourists, you could choose Agueberry Point (image below) on the opposite side of the valley. The only difference is that you'll need to ride about 6 miles on a rough dirt road to get there. The reward is a stunning view – which will be shared only by you and your friends. Few tourists make it to Agueberry Point, certainly no tour buses! An additional fun fact is that Death Valley has only 150 miles of paved roads and over 1100 miles of dirt roads. Many of the Valley's most interesting things are way off the pavement.

ADV Life is about getting off the beaten path and really exploring. The remote places of our world provide far more authentic and enriching experiences. ADV life is also about preparing yourself and your motorcycle for the uncertainty of back country travel. Good protective gear for you, proper equipment for your bike, proper training and knowledge on the use of all your gear will make your ride a much more rewarding experience.

Adventure Riding is what you do after the pavement ends, but everyone's experience of Adventure Riding is going to be different. Whether it's the Siberian "Road of Bones" or a dirt road in one of our national parks, everyone has a different idea of what it means to take an Adventure Motorcycle and use it in the manner it was intended. But regardless of your definition of adventure, we'd like to challenge you to break out of your comfort zone. Equip yourself, educate yourself and take a chance as an "Adventure Rider". It's easier than you think, it's safer that you think… and it's more rewarding than you can imagine.

Let ADV Life help you get ready! The products and services available on this website can help prepare and equip you for anything you'd like to do on your motorcycle.

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What Is ADV Life?

ADV Life Defined